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Parliamentary Panel on Simultaneous Polls Bill Cancels Visit to Supreme Court After Objection from Opposition
An Opposition MP raised concern that any interaction with the CJI or other sitting judges on the proposed legislation could blur the separation of powers and raise questions about the institutional in…
Greek Forces to Feature at Cyprus Independence Anniversary
Greece will have a prominent presence at events Thursday marking the 66th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Cyprus, with Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias representing Athens and m…
Nigeria: Govt Skips Independence Day Parade for Second Year Running
[Daily Trust] For the second consecutive year, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration has dropped the traditional Independence Day military parade. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic …
Botswana: Botswana Relives 1966 at Diamond Jubilee
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- For more than 15 minutes, the sky above the National Stadium glittered with fireworks on Tuesday night, bringing a spectacular close to Botswana's Diamond Jubilee pre…
Nigeria: What Tinubu Told Nigerians on 66th Independence Anniversary
[Premium Times] "The emergency treatment is over. The foundation has been repaired.
Botswana Under Fire After Authorising Elephant Killing for Independence Celebrations
The government of Botswana faced backlash from animal rights activists after it approved the hunting of 23 elephants to provide meat for independence celebrations. Stakeholders assess operational and …
Botswana: Botswana Criticised for Slaughtering 23 Elephants for Independence Celebrations
[allAfrica] Botswana has authorised the killing of 23 elephants and other wildlife for meat as part of celebrations marking the country's 60th anniversary of independence, drawing criticism from anima…
Marking China's National Day, Xi Calls for Progress Towards Reunification With Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech comes days after he told US President Donald Trump that Washington should oppose the island's independence. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts …
US Judge Greenlights Paramount-Warner Bros Mega-Merger, Igniting Media Consolidation Fears
A US judge has approved a settlement permitting Paramount to acquire Warner Bros, clearing a major hurdle for the mammoth media merger. The deal has raised concerns about corporate consolidation and e…
Trump Admin Files Ethics Complaint Against 7 Minnesota Judges Over Immigration Remarks
The Trump administration has filed an ethics complaint against seven Minnesota judges, accusing them of violating judicial conduct rules by publicly criticizing the president's immigration crackdown. …
Botswana Condemned for Slaughtering 23 Elephants for Independence Celebrations
The government authorises the hunting of elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following recent developments.
Man Paid $2.48 for Old Document; a Year Later, It Sold for $477,650
While browsing a thrift store in Nashville, Michael Sparks stumbled upon an astonishing find: a rare 1823 copy of the Declaration of Independence, priced at only $2.48. Upon examining its history, Spa…